Learn Spanish in Old Havana, Cuba - 1 or more weeks

Name: Learn Spanish in Old Havana, Cuba - 1 or more weeks
Brand: Corazon Cuba
SKU: 224375
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

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Location

Cuba
- Havana

Length

1 to 12 weeks

Language

Spanish

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Program Details

Language Level

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Immersion Level

Intensive

Class Size

Small Class (1-7)

Weekly Classroom Hours

Housing

Hostel

Age Min.

Pricing

Starting Price

395

Price Details

Each morning Monday to Friday from 09:00-11:45 receive intensive Spanish tuition comprising 3 x 45-minute lessons spaced with 15-minute breaks.

Tuition is delivered by an accredited and licensed Cuban teacher. On the first morning, there is a short test to establish your level and requirements.

Welcome camino on arrival to learn about the neighborhood including services such as money change and internet.

Accommodation Sunday to Sunday (7 nights) in a shared room.

Meals – breakfast & lunch included.

What's Included

Accommodation Classes Meals

What's Included (Extra)

Intensive Spanish tuition comprising 3 x 45 minute lessons.
Tuition is delivered by an accredited and licensed Cuban teacher.

Accommodation Sunday to Sunday (7 nights) in a shared room.

Meals – breakfast & lunch included.

What's Not Included

Activities Airfare Some Meals SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa Wifi

What's Not Included (Extra)

Private taxi/airport transfer on arrival USD 40. Dinner – there is a restaurant boom going on in Cuba with Parladares and Peso Café’s opening to visitors for the first time. Cuban’s and long-term travelers on a budget are the target market, so there are lots of characterful, good value eateries.

Last Updated: Jan 31, 2025

Last Reviewed: Mar 14, 2025

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About Program

Learn Spanish in Old Havana – a UNESCO World Heritage Site bursting with atmosphere, music, and dance. Homestay with a Cuban family in a vibrant maze of neoclassical buildings. This program is based in ‘Habana Vieja’ – the heart of the historic old Havana and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is a myriad of gorgeous neoclassical buildings packed with local people living cheek by jowl.

At street level, there is a constant buzz with musicians plying their trade in the many fantastic bars to be found in this popular neighborhood. The area is VERY safe, and you will quickly feel comfortably at home. There are lots of interesting shops and quirky art galleries here and most of Cuba’s cultural heritage including national museums also.

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Program Highlights

Intensive Spanish language lessons take place Monday to Friday in the mornings, leaving the afternoons, evenings and weekends free to enjoy this amazing country.
Live in the heart of Old Habana - the most exciting, vibrant and fun neighbourhood in Habana. Price includes half board.
18+ program - but minors (inc families) are welcome if accompanied. We welcome all nationalities including US citizens - this program qualifies under US travel restrictions 'Support the Cuban People' category.
All Cuban crew will help you feel at home and help you learn about Cuba's past and present.
Discover Cuba - walking tours/cultural excursions to learn more about this amazing country.

Popular Programs

Learn Spanish, Dance & Culture

Our most popular program featuring learn Spanish in Cuba with culture & dance. Best taken over two or more weeks but can also be taken as a one week program – with start dates EVERY week.

Staying in a Casa Particulare in the heart of Old Havana, learn Spanish in the mornings Monday to Friday. While in the afternoons enjoy dance classes and culture excursions. Weekend trips feature the beach and a two-night weekend road trip to Viñales (four week program only).

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Fun 5
Housing 4.45
Value 4.8

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I feel compelled to leave a great review for these guys. Tim and Roxandra have set up a phenomenal program here. This city has so much to offer in terms of history, music, art, and a fascinating culture; Corazon Cuba and Casa Jakera provide the perfect jumping-off point whether you are naturally an independent traveler or require a little more structure. Special thanks to the Casa Jakera teachers, specifically Dalber, who was such an interesting and honest person to ask questions to. The tour guides, including Dayron, were a lot of fun to walk the city with. Leonel and Leandro were both very helpful in helping me find the people and places I was looking for. Another note: I was initially apprehensive about attending the included salsa classes, but I highly recommend them (a) because the teachers are funny as hell and (b) because you're going to need at least a foundational understanding of salsa if you want to find yourself in the more local nightlife which will require that you understand the basic steps. It seemed like every day was more fun than the last. I could go on forever about how enjoyable my time there was. Thanks again to the whole team.

Questions & Answers

Do I need to apply for a Cuban visa on my own, or is that done through the program application?

Every visitor to Cuba is required to present a visa (also known as Tourist Card) on entry into Cuba. For visitors from US, Canada, Central American countries and the Caribbean - you are lucky! You can buy your visa at your departure airport - either when you check in or at the gate (transit passengers). Fees to buy the visa vary but range from $30 upwards. For US travellers this is the only...

By Tim Poullain-Patterson on May 7, 2019

What do I do after I apply to this program?

We will generally accept your application and send a confirmation along with a request for a $200 booking deposit to secure your place with us. At this time we will also send you our Field Manual which includes useful information to help you prepare for the trip - including packing list and local contact details. We will also request your flight arrival details so we can arrange an airport...

By Tim Poullain-Patterson on January 26, 2019

Is the flight fare included?

Hey Victoria, Thanks for your questions. Flight fare is arranged by the students themselves, as is the visa. If you are flying from US, many airlines supply the visa with the flight ticket. We suggest confirming this with the airline in advance. Many thanks, Gar

By Tim Poullain-Patterson on October 24, 2018

Can I get an Airbnb for my housing?

Sorry - we only accept clients who stay in our accommodations. In the past we have had problems when clients stay elsewhere - we can't trace them if they don't show or are late for certain activities OR they may have problems with their accommodation hosts that we need to fix. We prefer to arrange accommodation as part of the package, that we know to be reliable and trouble free!

By Tim Poullain-Patterson on January 26, 2019

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Staff Interviews

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Duamel Napoles

Program

Learn Spanish in Old Havana, Cuba - 1 or more weeks

Job Title

Spanish Teacher & Discover Cuba Guide

Well, before working at Corazón Cuba, I worked in a primary school teaching children from 6 to 12 years old. I started there at age 18 and, at the same time, I studied the Bachelor of Foreign Languages. Then I was working as an official of the (UJC) Young Communist Union for one year. Then I experienced working in a souvenir shop where I met many people from different countries until I started working for Corazón Cuba 4 years ago.

What is your favorite travel memory?

During my time working for Corazón Cuba, I have had very good experiences for my life both personally and professionally.

My best trip was a year ago when I made a vacation trip with friends through the center and west of Cuba. We drove through different cities of the country to enjoy and live many experiences such as watching the sunrise on the beach, going to the waterfall in Topes de Collantes, swimming in the natural pool of Playa Girón in Caleta Buena. The disco caves and walking through the historic center in Trinidad were among many highlights.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

In my time working in Corazón Cuba, I have felt very happy and satisfied here since here I have had the opportunity to learn from different cultures, stories, and traditions of different countries. I have learned to socialize a little more and know how to handle the different personalities of people and how to fit into them.

I also feel useful when clients need my help and I can satisfy their curiosities and needs and doubts about my country. I feel I have developed into a more enterprising, hospitable and sociable person.

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What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I have heard many stories and anecdotes from clients who have come here but what I like most is that everyone feels like Cuba is their home. They say that Cubans are very sociable and friendly. That we like to talk with tourists and feel confident. We are a very different and very open culture, but they also like that Havana is like a living museum as if we had stalled in the 50s. Old cars, the old city with colonial architecture, people on the street and Music everywhere.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

Wow - there's quite a lot to choose from.

The four weeks Learn Spanish, Dance & Culture is the most popular thing we do... but the Learn Spanish, Culture & Adventure program includes a week in Viñales, which is pretty special.

If you can 'only' come for two weeks and what to spend time with Cuban's in their home environment then, why not our Learn Spanish & Volunteer program?

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I feel super good working for Corazón Cuba because it feels like a family. We are all one and try to make customers feel at home. I have worked here for almost 5 years where I have shared many experiences and social events with clients. That is one of the features that I like most about my job. We love what we do!

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I think that, in order to be a successful company, many factors are necessary, but I think it is very important to have a team to accompany you in your work that shares the same ideas and can work to achieve it.

It is very important to succeed to work hard on whatever you want, be curious and have a team of positive and open-minded people who like to explore and create or experience new things. Recognize mistakes and try to fix it, not criticize what is wrong, but look for the best solutions and be open-minded.

Location

Location:

Havana

Currency:

Cuban Peso

Weather:

Jan-Mar

82 F / 66 F

Apr-Jun

88 F / 70 F

Jul-Sep

90 F / 75 F

Oct-Dec

84 F / 68 F

Airports:

José Martí International Airport

( HAV )

Havana has always been a hotbed for tourism; however, with the bans on U.S. citizens, this has decreased. There are still a large number of tourists that go to this colorful city every year including U.S. citizens for more volunteer projects.

About Corazon Cuba

Corazon Cuba are based in the heart of Old Habana where we run programs combining learning Spanish, 'dance & discover' cultural excursions and meaningful volunteering to help you maximise your time in this amazing country. Cuba is a country like no other - gorgeous neo-classical buildings rubbing alongside primary coloured classic American cars...